Student hospitalized after assault at Tyro Middle School

Published: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 5:02 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 5:02 p.m.

A Tyro Middle School student was hospitalized last week after being choked by one of his peers, school officials said Tuesday.

Davidson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Mock confirmed in an email there was an assault at the school Friday. A student placed another student in a choke hold, Mock said.

One student received medical attention and was transported to Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, Mock said.

The extent of the student's injuries and medical condition was unclear Tuesday afternoon. Mock said he could not disclose the student's medical condition because of the confidential nature of that information.

When asked if the assault involved bullying, Mock said it appeared to be an isolated incident. He said school officials have not yet determined what caused the incident to occur.

Mock confirmed criminal charges have been filed but was not certain about the specific nature of those charges.

Capt. Mitch Kepley of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said a juvenile petition was filed for one of the students involved in the assault. Kepley could not specify what charge was filed.

Mock said he could not comment on any disciplinary actions, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. However, Mock said he believes school officials have adequately addressed the situation.

<p>A Tyro Middle School student was hospitalized last week after being choked by one of his peers, school officials said Tuesday.</p><p>Davidson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Mock confirmed in an email there was an assault at the school Friday. A student placed another student in a choke hold, Mock said.</p><p>One student received medical attention and was transported to Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, Mock said.</p><p>The extent of the student's injuries and medical condition was unclear Tuesday afternoon. Mock said he could not disclose the student's medical condition because of the confidential nature of that information.</p><p>When asked if the assault involved bullying, Mock said it appeared to be an isolated incident. He said school officials have not yet determined what caused the incident to occur.</p><p>Mock confirmed criminal charges have been filed but was not certain about the specific nature of those charges. </p><p>Capt. Mitch Kepley of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said a juvenile petition was filed for one of the students involved in the assault. Kepley could not specify what charge was filed.</p><p>Mock said he could not comment on any disciplinary actions, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. However, Mock said he believes school officials have adequately addressed the situation.</p>